Mile News


Alexander, Metzger Tops in Mile

October 11, 2013

First Elementary Cross Country Mile draws 79 runners

By Scott Davidson, Stacy Page

WARSAW – A total of 79 runners took part Thursday evening in the first Elementary Cross Country Mile.

The race, open to boys and girls in grades 3-6, was put on by the WCHS girls and boys’ cross country...

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Jim Ryun and the Mile

October 10, 2013

The Mile captivated people’s imagination once a stop clock was brought to the track and people began dreaming about running a Mile in less than 4 minutes.

By William H. Benson, Syndicated Columnist, from The Dickinson Press

Decades ago, one lap around a high school or college track equaled a...

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Supporting the Pros: Pittsburgh Steps Up to the Plate

October 08, 2013

Elite athlete support expands to more than $150,000 for its calendar of events: DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, GNC Live Well Liberty Mile and inaugural EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler

By Scott Bush, RunnerSpace.com

With the news of Competitor Group limiting their support of professional...

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Stronger Gregson learns hard way

October 07, 2013

Australia's 3:52 Miler looks to medal at 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

By Mitch Jennings, Illawarra Mercury

Bulli Olympian Ryan Gregson will take a stronger mind and body into next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after learning some tough lessons from last year's London Olympics.

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